Optura 40 Digital Video Camcorder

Manufacturer: Canon USA

Part number: 9544A003AA

General

• Product Type Camcorder
• Digital Zoom 280 x
• Optical Sensor Size 1/3.4"
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Min Illumination 1.1 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Digital Video Format AVI
• Special Effects Art, Ball, Cube, Wave, Sepia, Mirror, Mosaic, Color Mask, Black & White
• Image Stabilizer Electronic
• Digital Scene Transition Beam, Flip, Jump, Tide, Puzzle, Zigzag, Black fader, Corner wipe, Window wipe, Fade trigger
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Low light, Spotlight, Night mode, Sand & snow, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Stitch assist, Night plus mode, Super night mode
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Webcam Capability Yes

Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.2 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.23 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Camera remote control - Infrared
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG

Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 8 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage Super-fine JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 3 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 5 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 1632 x 1224 : 9 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 6 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 9 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 : 17 - With 16MB card, Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 34 - With 16MB card, Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 50 - With 16MB card, Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 83 - With 16MB card
• Media Type Mini DV
• Recording Speed LP, SP

Camera Flash

• Red Eye Reduction Yes

Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 4.8 mm - 67.2 mm - F/1.8-3.0
• Focal Length 4.8 mm - 67.2 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.0
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
• Optical Zoom 14 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Lens Construction 10 group(s) / 12 element(s)
• Min focal length 4.8 mm
• Max focal length 67.2 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Filter Size 34 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Min Focus Range 0.4 in
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

• DV input Yes
• Self Timer Yes
• Edit Functions Audio dubbing
• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• Digital Still Camera Function Yes
• Search Modes End search, Photo search, Record search
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, PictBridge support, Accessories hot shoe, RGB primary color filter, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
• Time Code Yes
• Remote control Camera remote control - Infrared
• Software Canon ImageBrowser, Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX
• Included Accessories Camcorder shoulder strap

Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type LCD
• Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.33 in
• Viewfinder Resolution 113,000 pixels

Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Headphones, 1 x Microphone, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x SD Memory Card

Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser

Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
• Run Time (Up To) 225 min

Battery

• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 123,000 pixels
• Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Physical Characteristics

• Width 3 in
• Depth 5.3 in
• Height 3.2 in
• Weight 1.3 lbs